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7.5
CWE
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Updated

CVE-2002-0392

First published: Wed Jul 03 2002(Updated: )

Apache 1.3 through 1.3.24, and Apache 2.0 through 2.0.36, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a chunk-encoded HTTP request that causes Apache to use an incorrect size.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache Http Server>=1.2.2<=1.3.24
Apache Http Server>=2.0.0<=2.0.36
Debian Linux=2.2

Remedy

http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-17.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-0392?

    CVE-2002-0392 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-0392?

    To fix CVE-2002-0392, you should update to a patched version of Apache HTTP Server beyond 1.3.24 or 2.0.36.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2002-0392?

    CVE-2002-0392 affects Apache 1.3 through 1.3.24 and Apache 2.0 through 2.0.36.

  • What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2002-0392?

    An attacker exploiting CVE-2002-0392 could cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code on the server.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-0392?

    There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2002-0392 aside from upgrading to a secure version.

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